The Star Train's Journey Through the Heavens

Chapter 190 The Birth of a Strange Object

The bullet's flight speed appeared as slow as a snail to Meng Huaifeng, who was focused on his work.

Although the bullets couldn't harm them, Meng Huaifeng still managed to fire a flurry of bullets, knocking several bullets down at the same time.

Pirates are much less loyal. When they see their invincible captain die in an instant, they know that the newcomer is someone they can't handle, so they turn around and run away.

There's no need to be polite to pirates, especially a pirate crew that has just raided the town.

Meng Huaifeng chased after them and sent several pirates flying dozens of meters, crashing into rocks or trees, their bodies twisted and lifeless.

Xing knocked several marines to the ground. Although they didn't die, they were severely injured and couldn't get up at all.

The Navy and pirates are different; most pirates are basically all trash.

The Navy has a lousy leader, but that doesn't mean all the marines under him are lousy. Most people may not like it, but they have no choice but to go with the flow.

Just like the employees of a company, they often curse their stupid boss in private, but when the boss gives them a task, they still have to obediently complete it, after all, they need to make a living.

Right?

Therefore, the Navy only needed to execute a few ringleaders; Xing did not kill them, but only injured them as punishment.

Before the mouse could run more than a few steps, March 7th had already appeared in front of him.

"Colluding with pirates and oppressing civilians, you're going to die!"

On March 7th, a single sword strike struck, and the rat, before it could even beg for mercy, was instantly turned into an ice sculpture.

"stop!"

An anxious shout came from a distant warship, and then the rat's adjutant rushed over with dozens of marines.

"Release Lieutenant Commander Rat! Do you know what you're doing? Attacking the Navy is a serious crime, and you'll be wanted by the Navy, making it impossible for you to move an inch on the sea!" the adjutant hurriedly threatened, still thinking that Rat was just under the control of ice.

"It's just a wanted notice, it's not the first time, I'm not afraid," March 7 said proudly.

This time is different from before. In the past, she was wanted without any warning, but this time she was well prepared!

Wearing a mask, impersonating a sea patrol ranger, and even using a pseudonym, he's perfect!
“There are so many pirates with bounties on the high seas, but they all seem to be doing quite well,” Xing said, scratching his head.

Looking at the mask on Xing's face, the adjutant's lips twitched violently. He couldn't laugh; these were the enemy, and their superior was still in their hands.

However, some of the navy personnel behind him couldn't help but turn their heads away and cover their mouths tightly.

A strange energy suddenly flowed into the mask, and the eyebrows under the star mask furrowed slightly, but now was not the time to study this.

The adjutant was momentarily speechless, then said sternly, "Lieutenant Colonel Rat is different; he has a Vice Admiral from the Navy Headquarters behind him! If you dare to kill the Lieutenant Colonel, the Vice Admiral will definitely not let you off!"

"It's like you're saying we won't be wanted if we let this scum go." Xing pouted.

"Hahahaha~" The adjutant suddenly burst into laughter, as did the marines behind him.

"What are you laughing at?" March 7 asked, displeased. Xing's mask was indeed comical, but not so ridiculous as to be unbearable.

"I wasn't laughing! I'm professionally trained!" The adjutant pinched his cheek, his words somewhat indistinct. "Stop talking nonsense. I'll ask you one more time, are you releasing them or not?"

"You're so eager to save this scumbag, and you've said so much. You're not his accomplice, are you? Well, ordinary marines can't do anything about it, but with your rank, you could easily report him. He'd only feel at ease if you were one of Rat's accomplices or confidants," Meng Huaifeng said.

"There's nothing left to put, so you're not leaving either." Meng Huaifeng glanced at the ice sculpture of the rat; it was completely dead.

"Fire!" the adjutant ordered.

“Let me do it,” said March 7.

On March 7th, holding the glass sword, he closed his eyes and focused on his breathing.

Gunfire rang out incessantly, and dozens of bullets enveloped the three men.

On March 7th, he suddenly opened his eyes, and a blue light flashed in them.

"Slay what must be slain, protect what cannot be damaged, the Great Glazed Sword—slays beasts but not people!"

A streak of icy blue sword energy swept out, freezing dozens of bullets in mid-air, bringing them to a standstill.

The sword energy swept across all the marines, but did not harm them in the slightest. It passed right through them, leaving only a wisp of cold air that froze them.

Only the adjutant was truly struck by the sword energy, which raged within his body.

But his frozen appearance made him look no different from anyone else.

Meng Huaifeng looked at the pirate ship that was about to leave the deserted island and instantly appeared in front of the pirate ship.

A massive spear shadow swept out, shattering the entire pirate ship into pieces, and it sank to the bottom of the sea in an instant, leaving only some floating pieces of wood on the surface.

“Hey, isn’t this too wasteful? What if there’s something good on the ship?” Xing frowned.

“I’ve checked, there’s nothing there,” Meng Huaifeng said.

The marines left on the warship were in a state of chaos. Some clapped and cheered secretly, while others looked terrified, thinking they were doomed.

"Listen up, Marines! If anyone dares to collude with pirates and bully the good like this guy, don't blame us... the patrolling knights for upholding justice and fighting for righteousness!" March 7th shouted to the warships.

"Let's go. After all this trouble, I hope this sea area can remain peaceful from now on," March 7th said with a sigh of relief.

The three of them walked on the waves and soon disappeared from the sight of the remaining marines.

After a long while, someone finally disembarked and came to the ice sculptures of the marines.

Carefully breaking the ice, the marines inside shivered from the cold, their teeth chattering uncontrollably.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief that the person was alive.

Anyone who wants to advance should immediately knock on the ice sculptures of the rat and his adjutant, hoping to rescue them.

However, with a cracking sound, the two shattered completely into ice.

The eager-to-improve individuals instantly turned pale.

Malinvandor, Naval Headquarters.

The killing of the head of the Sihai branch was not due to the base being attacked and destroyed. The problem was not serious enough to reach the marshal, but it was not insignificant either. Chief of Staff He personally reviewed the report from the branch.

Although this world is somewhat backward, it still has some advanced technology. A photo of the three people wearing masks appeared prominently on He's desk.

Crane carefully analyzed the strength of the three who called themselves the Sea Patrol Knights.

One who can unleash sword energy with extremely strong control, only striking what he wants to strike without accidentally harming anyone, must be at least a great swordsman.

Furthermore, it can create ice, so it's definitely not the Ice-Ice Fruit. Could it be a lower-level version of the Ice-Ice Fruit, or some kind of Paramecia-type fruit that can control ice?
He's a great swordsman, at least as strong as a vice admiral in the headquarters.

To destroy a pirate ship with just one person and one gun, one's strength must be no less than that of a great swordsman.

The last person didn't do much, but he could still run on the sea.

Three people who are at least major generals or even lieutenant generals of the headquarters.

And even though they were wearing masks, they all looked very young.

Judging from their actions and words, they are all people with a strong sense of justice.

While attacking the Navy is a serious crime, the rat's actions certainly deserve death.

We cannot allow such a scoundrel in the navy to drive three exceptionally talented and righteous young people down the path of piracy.

Crane tapped its fingers lightly on the table, making a rhythmic tapping sound.

The final decision was to temporarily withhold the bounty and instead send someone to try and win him over.

These three are quite capable; we need to send someone who can keep them in check.

The other side has two women, so let Gion go. She's also a great swordsman.

……

On the high seas, the three had already removed their masks.

Meng Huaifeng and San Yueqi casually put them into the space, while Xing frowned and kept looking at the masks.

"What's so interesting about a mask?" March 7 asked, puzzled.

“This mask is different now,” Xing said.

"What's different?" Meng Huaifeng asked.

He edited all three masks; didn't he know whether they were the same or not? "I don't know," Xing shook his head.

"Don't you know you're saying it's different?" Meng Huaifeng was quite speechless.

“It’s just different,” Xing insisted.

"Let me see it." Meng Huaifeng held out his hand.

Xingjiang handed the mask to Meng Huaifeng.

Meng Huaifeng looked at it and realized that regardless of the material or the design, it was exactly the same as the one he had edited. What was different?

With the Ether editor's perspective activated, the world transforms into a data-driven world in his eyes.

wrong!

There's something very familiar in this mask.

Joy and blessings!

However, it is much weaker than the Blessing of Pleasure within him.

“It’s definitely different now. It was Aha who did this, casting a blessing.” Meng Huaifeng tossed the mask back to Xing.

Now this mask is considered a rare artifact.

"Blessing? What kind of blessing?" March 7th asked curiously.

The effects of the Blessing of Joy are truly irresistible; there are many wondrous items in the universe that are both loved and hated.

Their effects are incredibly varied and random. The same strange object can bankrupt a millionaire instantly, or it can make someone who has nothing rise to the top overnight.

Successful people avoid it like the plague, while those whose lives are a mess flock to it.

"The specific effects are unclear." Meng Huaifeng shook his head.

“Let’s give it a try.” Xing put the mask back on her face with great interest.

Seeing Xing wearing that comical mask, Meng Huaifeng and Sanyueqi couldn't help but chuckle slightly.

Several minutes passed, but nothing unusual happened.

"So what exactly is the effect?" March 7 asked, puzzled.

"I really can't tell." Meng Huaifeng said helplessly, feeling that nothing had happened.

"Let's go back and have the others take a look together," Xing decided.

Back on the Skyfall Justice, after waiting for a while, most people had returned by nightfall.

Xing stood in the middle of the deck, raised one hand, and shouted, "Everyone, follow my lead!"

"What are you looking at?" Hongkou turned her head and asked as instructed.

Without saying a word, Xing took out a mask and put it on.

"Hahaha~"

Everyone burst into laughter.

"Are we being made to follow your example just to show off your new mask?" Himeko asked with a reserved smile and a hint of amusement in her eyes.

"Where did you get that mask? It's really unique and suits you perfectly," Yan teased.

"Made by Huaifeng."

Xing looked around at everyone's expressions; they were all perfectly normal, without the slightest hint of anything amiss.

Scratching his head again, he wondered, what exactly is the purpose of the blessing on this mask?

Dan Heng walked out of the cabin and saw the funny mask on Xing's face, his lips twitching slightly.

"Danheng, how's my new mask?" Xing asked expectantly.

"Not bad," Dan Heng said.

"Then why didn't you laugh?"

"I have a high threshold for laughter."

"Oh." Xing was somewhat disappointed.

"Hahahaha~" Dan Heng suddenly burst into laughter, then abruptly stopped laughing three seconds later, staring at Xing with a blank expression.

"Danheng, you don't need to cooperate with me like this," Xing said speechlessly.

If you're going to cooperate, at least put some effort into it. One second you're smiling, the next you're suddenly frowning. That's just too perfunctory.

"I wasn't cooperating with you. Just now, I suddenly had an urge to laugh out loud, and I couldn't control it at all," Dan Heng said, frowning.

This seems a bit off. What kind of situation hasn't he seen before?

As for not being able to control the urge to laugh?

"You really didn't do it on purpose to cooperate with me?" Xing became excited.

“No,” Dan Heng confirmed.

"Could it be..." Xing seemed to be deep in thought.

"I understand!" Meng Huaifeng slapped his thigh.

Meng Huaifeng and Xing exchanged a glance. San Yueqi looked at the two of them blankly. What do you know?

“This mask can force people to laugh,” Meng Huaifeng and Xing said in unison.

“Great minds think alike.” Meng Huaifeng cupped his hands in greeting to Xing Yi.

“Those who understand me are those who cherish the wind,” Xing said.

"Big brother!"

"Second sister!"

"Second brother!"

"Big sister!"

"..."

"Wait, what's with you two saying this mask can control people's laughter?" Dan Heng and the two, who seemed about to become sworn brothers but were about to fight over the order of their orders, were separated.

“Here’s what happened…” Xing began to explain.

It's instinctive to look at someone while they're speaking. Dan Heng pressed his hand against Xing's mask, unable to bear looking directly at him, and said, "Don't say it, let Huai Feng say it."

"Here's what happened..." Meng Huaifeng explained how the smiling mask had brought the blessing of the Star God of Joy, Ahha.

"It seems that when others see this mask, they'll be fine as long as they laugh. If they try to hold back their laughter, they'll burst out laughing after about ten seconds," Meng Huaifeng said.

“It is said that the God of Joy believes that laughter is the meaning of existence, and that laughing out loud when you want to laugh is very much in line with His style,” Himeko said.

"So, Danheng, you actually wanted to laugh when you saw this mask, right?" Xing seized on the blind spot.

“The mask itself isn’t particularly funny, but when you wear it, it’s hard not to laugh,” Dan Heng admitted.

However, wanting to laugh and actually laughing are two different things.

"That sounds like this blessing is pretty useless," Yan commented from a practical standpoint.

"How is it useless? From now on, everyone will have to greet me with a smile!" Xing raised her head proudly.

"Give a smiling mask and receive a smiling face in return, hmm, very fair," Meng Huaifeng said.

"I wonder if it will work on people who don't smile at all. Also, does it only work once per person, or does it work every so often? Will it still work on those who are already smiling?" Dan Heng speculated.

"Then we can only experiment with it gradually later," Meng Huaifeng said.

Although it wasn't really of any practical use, Xing still treasured it and kept it.

As long as I wear it on formal occasions... hehe.

(End of this chapter)